Olivier D.
France
May 17, 2026
Famous Abu Dabbab delivered. Two turtles, one dugong, lots of fish life.
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Marsa Alam North · Shore + Boat
Abu Dabbab Bay - Turtle Bay
A protected horseshoe bay 35 km north of Marsa Alam, fronted by a wide white-sand beach. The bay floor is covered in seagrass meadows that support a community of green turtles (around 5–8 resident individuals) and one of the Red Sea's few reliable dugong populations.
Depth
3-14m
Level
Beginner
Access
Shore + Boat
Visibility
15-25m
Current
No current
About this site
A protected horseshoe bay 35 km north of Marsa Alam, fronted by a wide white-sand beach. The bay floor is covered in seagrass meadows that support a community of green turtles (around 5–8 resident individuals) and one of the Red Sea's few reliable dugong populations. Two long fringing reefs run down either side; in between, the sandy lagoon holds blue-spotted rays, cornetfish, and the occasional guitarfish. The HEPCA-managed bay caps boat numbers and forbids feeding or chasing wildlife.
Highlights
- Around 5–8 resident green turtles — most reliable sighting site in the area
- One of the most likely dugong encounters in the Red Sea, peak Oct–Apr
- Shore and boat access; both reef arms reachable from the beach
- Discover Scuba friendly — max depth 14 m, no currents
- HEPCA-protected, no-touch / no-feed rules enforced
Marine life
Green turtleDugongBlue-spotted rayCornetfishPipefishGoatfishTrumpetfish
Location
25.3334°N, 34.7437°E · ~35 km north of Marsa Alam
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4.8/5. 19 curated reviews
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David T.
UKAdvanced Open Water
Apr 13, 2026
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a wide-angle. The shallow turquoise water is photo paradise.
20 people found this helpful
Bertha O.
SpainDivemaster
Apr 2, 2026
Easy access, calm conditions, reliable wildlife. Best snorkel + dive combo in Egypt.
34 people found this helpful
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